Serves 4 A LITTLE EFFORT 1 hr WHAT YOU NEED 75g unsalted butter + extra, to fry 50g shallot, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 100ml MCC/sparkling wine splash aniseed liqueur 75g cake flour 200ml fish stock 50g frozen peas leaves of 2 mint sprigs juice of ½ a lemon salt, to taste white pepper, to taste 50g chorizo, sliced into rounds olive oil, to fry 4 x 180g kob fillets, pin-boned 100g baby potatoes 200g Brussel sprouts 230g broccolini HOW TO DO IT 1 Melt the butter in a large pan over low heat. Add the…
A major highlight on the social calendar, the annual Playing for Pink Ladies Invitational Polo 2018 is taking place on Saturday, October 27 and promises to be a…
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but it can also serve as a welcome distraction for kids accompanying their parents on a shopping trip. To promote healthy food choices, over 200 Pick n Pay stores across the country now offer free fruit to shoppers’ children under the age of 12. The Free Fruit for Kids initiative was originally launched in selected stores but was recently rolled out to include more stores nationally after overwhelmingly positive feedback from customers. Apples and bananas will be available all year, while other seasonal fruit will also be offered, such as nectarines, dessert…
Cape Town’s favourite 5k is turning up the fun in 2018 The Color Run South Africa is rolling-out the grandest parade yet. This year, The Carnival Tour will…
This wine, for that dish So much wine, so little time. Here are some standout wines to try this October, paired with delicious recipes from our magazine. Windfall Barrel 41 2015, R149.99 A blend of shiraz, mourvèdre and grenache, this wine opens up with heady fruitcake aromas laced with cinnamon spice. Brambleberries and red and black cherries evolve on the palate underscored with a coffee-chocolate earthiness. Pair with: Rib-eye steak with tomato salsa Win a hamper from Windfall Wines Nestled in the Agterkliphoogte Valley lies Windfall, a small boutique wine and olive farm in the Robertson Valley. Windfall took its…
On Saturday 3 November 2018, music lovers will be treated to a feast of jazz and classical music under the starry sky at the newly-renovated Amphitheatre at Spier Wine…
What do you get when the worlds of South African spice experts and organic wine farmers collide? A #SpiceDiscovery like no other. We joined Robertsons Spices on an adventure to discover a #NewWorldOfSpices and set off to Avondale Wine Farm, situated in the Western Cape, to learn more about Robertsons journey from farm to feast – a step taken to establish clean label credentials for all their herbs and spices. Avondale Wine Estate in Stellenbosch was the perfect venue for the Robertsons #SpiceDiscovery. The estate with its pristine gardens and picturesque views is certified organic – practising bio-dynamic and sustainable…
For over 35 years the Griers of Villiera have been unlocking the marvels of nature to create distinctive wines and sparkling wines that bear the family name. Villiera…
We steal a few precious moments with this talented former ballerina-turned-MC, restaurateur, social media influencer and television presenter to find out what makes her tick I ENJOY MAKING Loads of rustic and delectable dishes. MY ADVICE TO WOMEN WHO ASPIRE TO ENTER THE FOOD INDUSTRY Have passion for cooking and, most importantly, never stop wanting to learn, grow and discover yourself in the kitchen. IN MY KITCHEN YOU’LL ALWAYS FIND… Chilli and ginger. IF I HAD TO COOK FROM JUST ONE COOKBOOK FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, IT WOULD BE Any cookbook by Marco Pierre White MY PREFERRED COCKTAIL…
We eat with our eyes… and so, we looked in on David Higgs at Marble, where his kitchen rules. TOP CHEF Liam Tomlin. Even though he’s based here…




